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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 306.03 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 306.03 and 159.93 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 306.03 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/306.03 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 306.03 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 48,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943.38/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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